How to Watch Félix Auger-Aliassime at the 2026 Open Occitanie
As the ATP tour moves into the heart of the indoor hard-court season, Canadian tennis fans have their eyes fixed on Montpellier, France. Our national star, Félix Auger-Aliassime, enters the 2026 Open Occitanie not just as the World No. 8, but as the top seed and defending champion.
After a strong showing in the early season, “King Félix” returns to the Sud de France Arena—a venue where his high-velocity serve and aggressive baseline play are perfectly suited for the lightning-fast indoor conditions. For fans back home in Canada wanting to catch every ace and forehand winner, here is everything you need to know about the broadcast schedule and how to navigate the time difference.
Official Broadcaster: TSN
In Canada, TSN (The Sports Network) remains the exclusive home for ATP 250 coverage. Fans can follow Félix’s journey toward a title defense through a variety of platforms:
- Television: Coverage is typically spread across TSN1, TSN3, and TSN5. Check your local listings daily, as match times can shift based on the length of previous contests.
- Digital Streaming: For the most comprehensive coverage—including matches not featured on the main TV feeds—fans should head to TSN.ca/Tennis or use the TSN App.
- TSN+: This digital-only service often provides “Court Pass” access, allowing you to choose which court to watch, ensuring you don’t miss a single point of Félix’s matches, even if they overlap with other tournament play.
The “Félix Factor”: Why to Watch
Auger-Aliassime is currently in peak form, sitting firmly inside the Top 10. Having won this title in 2025, he has a significant amount of ranking points to defend. The draw in Montpellier is challenging, featuring heavy hitters like Hubert Hurkacz and local French favorites like Ugo Humbert, but Félix’s history on indoor hard courts makes him the clear favorite.
As the top seed, Auger-Aliassime receives a first-round bye. His campaign is expected to begin on Wednesday, Feb 4 or Thursday, Feb 5 for his Round of 16 match.
Canadian Time Zone Converter
The biggest challenge for Canadian fans is the time difference. Montpellier operates on Central European Time (CET), which is significantly ahead of North American time zones.
To help you set your alarms, use the conversion table below based on the standard tournament start times:
| Montpellier (CET) | St. John’s (NST) | Halifax (AST) | Toronto/Montreal (EST) | Winnipeg (CST) | Calgary (MST) | Vancouver (PST) |
| 12:30 PM (Start of Play) | 8:00 AM | 7:30 AM | 6:30 AM | 5:30 AM | 4:30 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM (Sunday Final) | 10:30 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM (Prime Time) | 2:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM (End of Play) | 6:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Key Dates for Your Calendar
- Round of 16 (Félix’s Debut): Wednesday, Feb 4 or Thursday, Feb 5. Likely scheduled for the late afternoon or evening session in France (Approx. 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET).
- Quarterfinals: Friday, Feb 6.
- Semifinals: Saturday, Feb 7.
- The Final: Sunday, Feb 8 at 3:00 PM local time (9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT).
For those who aren’t early birds, TSN frequently airs encore presentations of the “Match of the Day” during the evening hours in Canada. However, for live results and real-time Canadian pride, the morning coffee and TSN+ stream will be the go-to ritual for tennis fans this week.
Go Félix Go!